Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, International Client Advisor
Phone:
(713) 966-2188(713) 966-2188
Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
Understanding the unique needs of high net worth clients like you. Helping you with wealth planning strategies for your family's unique goals. Working with you to help preserve and grow wealth for your long term objectives.
Our Story and Services
As your Financial Advisors, we can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.
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Working With You
As your life changes, not only does your financial strategy become more complex, but your options for implementing it increase as well. Our process provides the context to develop and implement highly customized strategies to help guide you in achieving and maintaining financial success.
Step 1: Understanding You
We begin with an in-depth conversation to understand your goals and the goals of your family, the concerns you have and what you ultimately would like to achieve. Next, we review your current future financial situation, identify the likelihood of reaching your goals, and help address any potential shortfalls or the impact of unexpected life events.
Step 2: Tailoring a Solution for Your Specific Goals
Here, we'll prepare a comprehensive wealth management plan that helps address your individual income and cash flow needs, investment objectives and guidelines, and risk/return parameters.
Step 3: Implementing Your Plan
With ou guidance, you'll have access to a comprehensive array of strategies, services, and programs that work in tandem to help grow, preserve and transfer your wealth, while remaining aligned with your personal goals and aspirations.
Step 4: Monitoring Results Against Your Goals
We check in with you to deliver metrics around your portfolio, and ultimately measure trajectory towards your goals. Our ultimate mission is your success and financial well-being.
MY CLIENTS
Families
We work with individuals and families to develop comprehensive financial plans that ensure goals and risk parameters math objectives. This financial process includes retirement, education, insurance, wealth in transition and estate planning.
Business Owners
We specialize in helping entrepreneurs navigate everything from liquidity events and succession planning to tax-efficient strategies and personal wealth management, so you can focus on growing your business while we focus on securing your financial future.
Core Values
We are dedicated on helping meet the needs of you and your family. We believe the diversity of my background and experiences enables me to deliver fresh ideas for today's complex world. We are committed on working together and these core values.
Nurturing Long-Term Relationships
As a multicultural group, we not only provide continuity, but balance of perspectives to help you and your entire family make more informs confident decisions. As your life evolves, we will be with you every step of the way.
First Class Service in a First Class Way
Committed to a concierge service model, we focus on developing a relationship that provides special value to you and your family. Our goal is to offer advice and services before you need it and response to every request quickly and efficiently.
Serving as Your Financial CFO
We provide a "one-step" shop for all your financial needs. From asset management to retirement funding to philanthropy, We hope to be your first phone call for any financial or life decision.
Untangling Complexity Is Our Strength
We believe the more complex your financial situation, the more value we are to you and the more rewarding your overall experience will be.
Optimizing Technology
We have access to some of the most comprehensive wealth management tools available today to enable us to create tailored strategies for your practical goals and circumstances.
Size Matters
We deliberately manage the growth of our practice to focus on a small number of clients so we can dedicate the time, attention and superior service each family deserves.
Location
2800 Post Oak Blvd
Ste 3200
Houston, TX 77056
US
Direct:
(713) 966-2100(713) 966-2100
Meet The Texas Navigation Team
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Management Director, International Client Advisor
Phone:
(713) 966-2159(713) 966-2159
Phone:
(713) 966-2168(713) 966-2168
Cesar Limones
Registered Client Service Associate
Phone:
(713) 499-2028(713) 499-2028
About Claudia Mollerup-Madsen
Claudia Mollerup-Madsen, was born in Peru. Her father was an oil and
gas mechanical engineer turned “wildcatter” during the boom of international oil and gas exploration in very remote areas of the world. By the age of six years old, Claudia had lived in Peru, California, Ecuador and Indonesia, thus beginning her childhood expat life, yet always maintaining her Peruvian roots concurrently, both in language and in culture. This heritage is extremely important to Claudia. It defines her ability to be multicultural and have deep roots which are close to her heart.
Claudia graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio with a B.A. in International Business. Being fluent in Spanish and English, she decided to add Portuguese to her skills and studied in Rio de Janeiro for one year. By traveling the world and experiencing foreign locations, not only as a tourist but living and studying abroad, educated her in ways that books could never teach. She is grateful for her experiences.
Claudia worked for Merrill Lynch from 1989-1990; Citigroup Private Bank 1990-2001; UBS International 2001- 2009; and 2009 up to current position with Morgan Stanley.
Claudia holds the CRPC Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor- designation and hold the Series 7 and 66 registrations as well as the Life, Health and Variable annuity license.
Claudia has been in the financial advisory sector for 29 years serving both U.S. residents as well as Non-U.S. residents. She is a member of the Women’s Advisory Council within her Morgan Stanley complex. This honor is chosen by the management team to develop, empower and encourage the professional advancement of female financial advisors.
In 2018 she was selected as a Woman Who Means Business by the Houston Business Journal.
Claudia also a recipient of the 2019 class of Morgan Stanley’s Makers program, that identifies and celebrates accomplished women from a variety of fields.
Claudia has been interviewed multiple times on ABC13, Univision, KUHF, NPR, Houston Business Journal and KPRC 950 AM to discuss relevant financial topics.
Claudia is involved in her Houston local community as well. She is a past board member of The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston, where she taught financial literacy to women at risk. Additionally, she is a member of the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo (HLSR) – International Committee, where she is interpreter for international VIP’s and the Executive Committee. She is also a board member for the Texas Region USTA Board and Budget & Finance Committee.
Claudia and her husband of 32 years, Poul, have two grown children. She is an avid tennis player and always looking for a competitive match.
gas mechanical engineer turned “wildcatter” during the boom of international oil and gas exploration in very remote areas of the world. By the age of six years old, Claudia had lived in Peru, California, Ecuador and Indonesia, thus beginning her childhood expat life, yet always maintaining her Peruvian roots concurrently, both in language and in culture. This heritage is extremely important to Claudia. It defines her ability to be multicultural and have deep roots which are close to her heart.
Claudia graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio with a B.A. in International Business. Being fluent in Spanish and English, she decided to add Portuguese to her skills and studied in Rio de Janeiro for one year. By traveling the world and experiencing foreign locations, not only as a tourist but living and studying abroad, educated her in ways that books could never teach. She is grateful for her experiences.
Claudia worked for Merrill Lynch from 1989-1990; Citigroup Private Bank 1990-2001; UBS International 2001- 2009; and 2009 up to current position with Morgan Stanley.
Claudia holds the CRPC Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor- designation and hold the Series 7 and 66 registrations as well as the Life, Health and Variable annuity license.
Claudia has been in the financial advisory sector for 29 years serving both U.S. residents as well as Non-U.S. residents. She is a member of the Women’s Advisory Council within her Morgan Stanley complex. This honor is chosen by the management team to develop, empower and encourage the professional advancement of female financial advisors.
In 2018 she was selected as a Woman Who Means Business by the Houston Business Journal.
Claudia also a recipient of the 2019 class of Morgan Stanley’s Makers program, that identifies and celebrates accomplished women from a variety of fields.
Claudia has been interviewed multiple times on ABC13, Univision, KUHF, NPR, Houston Business Journal and KPRC 950 AM to discuss relevant financial topics.
Claudia is involved in her Houston local community as well. She is a past board member of The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston, where she taught financial literacy to women at risk. Additionally, she is a member of the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo (HLSR) – International Committee, where she is interpreter for international VIP’s and the Executive Committee. She is also a board member for the Texas Region USTA Board and Budget & Finance Committee.
Claudia and her husband of 32 years, Poul, have two grown children. She is an avid tennis player and always looking for a competitive match.
Securities Agent: IL, AL, SC, TX, GA, CA, OK, NJ, MA, LA, DE, NM, FL, CT, NY, NV, MT, AZ, VI, NE, IA, VA, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1279491
NMLS#: 1279491
About Richard Sanborn
Richard H. Sanborn joined Morgan Stanley in May of 2010 as a Financial Advisor in the Houston Post Oak office. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Richard obtained his M.S. in Global Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management specializing in finance and accounting where he graduated with honors. Richard attended Vanderbilt University and then transferred to SMU where he graduated with a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Spanish.
After college, Richard worked at Axa Advisors as a Financial Consultant where he gained experience working with individuals to help them implement customized financial plans. Richard is passionate about advising investors, and his focus is on the asset and liability management of domestic and foreign individuals and corporations.
Richard is an Eagle Scout, he is fluent in Spanish, and he enjoys playing tennis, golf, traveling, and snow skiing. Richard lives in Houston, TX with his wife Erika, daughter Isabella and son Richard Harrington.
After college, Richard worked at Axa Advisors as a Financial Consultant where he gained experience working with individuals to help them implement customized financial plans. Richard is passionate about advising investors, and his focus is on the asset and liability management of domestic and foreign individuals and corporations.
Richard is an Eagle Scout, he is fluent in Spanish, and he enjoys playing tennis, golf, traveling, and snow skiing. Richard lives in Houston, TX with his wife Erika, daughter Isabella and son Richard Harrington.
Securities Agent: NV, FL, CA, VI, NE, LA, WA, GA, DE, IL, MA, NJ, NM, CT, VA, TX, IA, AZ, SC, NY, MS, KY, CO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 1369342
NMLS#: 1369342
About Luvy Gonzalez
Luvy is a Financial Advisor. She has more than three decades of experience in wealth management and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Prior on joining Morgan Stanley she worked at UBS from 2000 to 2009.
Born in Honduras, Luvy moved to Houston when she was a girl due to the work of her father who was a diplomat from Honduras. Because of that, Luvy is a person who understands different cultures and has an international experience
Over the years, Luvy has developed a passion for portfolio management. She has always work in the international side. Dedicated to thoroughly understanding each client’s financial position, long and short-term goals, and risk tolerance to seek consistent investment returns while minimizing portfolio risk. With a focus on client’s investment objectives Luvy draws upon Morgan Stanley’s intellectual capital, wealth management analytics and risk management resources to construct a comprehensive portfolio solution.
During her free time, she volunteered with some Catholic charities that helped her community. Luvy lives with her husband Jose Ramon and have two grown children. She loves traveling with her family and showing her grandchildren new cultures.
Born in Honduras, Luvy moved to Houston when she was a girl due to the work of her father who was a diplomat from Honduras. Because of that, Luvy is a person who understands different cultures and has an international experience
Over the years, Luvy has developed a passion for portfolio management. She has always work in the international side. Dedicated to thoroughly understanding each client’s financial position, long and short-term goals, and risk tolerance to seek consistent investment returns while minimizing portfolio risk. With a focus on client’s investment objectives Luvy draws upon Morgan Stanley’s intellectual capital, wealth management analytics and risk management resources to construct a comprehensive portfolio solution.
During her free time, she volunteered with some Catholic charities that helped her community. Luvy lives with her husband Jose Ramon and have two grown children. She loves traveling with her family and showing her grandchildren new cultures.
Securities Agent: NJ, KS, CT, CA, NY, IA, TX, PA, MA, DE, SC, NE, AZ, VI, IL, FL, VA, LA; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1456537
NMLS#: 1456537
Contact Claudia Mollerup-Madsen
Contact Richard Sanborn
Contact Luvy Gonzalez
Awards and Recognition
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2026) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based for the period 3/31/24-3/31/25. Awards Disclosures
Wealth Management
Global Investment Office
Portfolio Insights
Retirement
Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
- 401(k) Rollovers
- IRA Plans
- Retirement income strategies
- Retirement plan participants
- Annuities
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Investing
Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
- Asset Management
- Wealth Planning
- Traditional Investments
- Alternative Investments
- Impact Investing
Rational Investing in an Age of Uncertainty
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Family
Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
- Estate Planning Strategies
- 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Special Needs Planning
- Trust Services
529 Plans: A Powerful Tool to Save for Education
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Business Planning
Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
- Succession Planning
- Business Planning
- Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Philanthropy
Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
- Endowments
- Foundations
- Donor Advised Funds
- Impact Investing
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Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to retain and monitor all electronic communications. Morgan Stanley will not accept purchase or sale orders via any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. Morgan Stanley does not endorse and is not responsible and assumes no liability for content, products or services posted by third-parties on any Internet site, social media site and/or its messaging systems. All electronic communications are subject to terms available at the following link:
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The securities/instruments, services, investments and investment strategies discussed in this material may not be appropriate for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular investment, investment strategy or service will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, strategies and services, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
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The views, opinions or advice contained within third party websites or materials are solely those of the author, who is not a Morgan Stanley employee, and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, or its affiliates. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be appropriate for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
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The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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